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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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